Delta Zeta, Upsilon Chapter Records, 1916-1984
Collection Overview
Title: Delta Zeta, Upsilon Chapter Records, 1916-1984
ID: OGLMC971
Primary Creator: Delta Zeta, Upsilon Chapter (1919-1983)
Extent: 18.0 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 12/00/1983. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects: University of North Dakota - Student Organizations - Sororities, Women's History - Women's Organizations
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Delta Zeta, Upsilon Chapter Records, 1916-1984, have been divided into two series:
Series 1: Upsilon Chapter
Series 2: Alumnae Chapter
Collection Historical Note
Three local women's organizations were formed in 1916 because of the large enrollment of women at the University of North Dakota and a strong interest for Greek life. Edith and Esther Hagert were the original founders of one of the three organizations - Alpha Sigma Epsilon. Alpha Sigma Epsilon was based on the ideas of amity, scholarship, and equality. Alpha Sigma Epsilon held its first formal meeting December 16, 1916, and their first pledge service on March 3, 1917. It was later granted charter into Delta Zeta national sorority on February 10, 1919, and became the Upsilon Chapter of Delta Zeta at the University of North Dakota. They held their initiation into Delta Zeta on March 1, 1919. The Upsilon Chapter of Delta Zeta chose their colors to be royal purple and cream and their flower was the violet.
Delta Zeta was founded October 14, 1902, at Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio. The purpose of the group was to "unite its members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in action; objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort."
In 1920, a housing problem confronted the local chapter. For two years, their home was at 3000 University Avenue, but in 1922 the house was put up for sale. After many conferences, the decision was made to purchase the house at 315 Hamline Street. That home was also sold and, in the fall of 1926, the chapter moved to 2724 University Avenue. This house was enlarged and remodeled in 1964.
In July 1921, the Upsilon Alumnae Association was established to maintain a close relationship between alumnae and undergraduate members of the Upsilon Chapter. Sometime before 1946, the name of this organization was changed to the Grand Forks, North Dakota Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Zeta Sorority.
Upsilon Chapter closed at the end of 1982-83 academic year. Reasons given included poor membership, a lack of personnel, and maintenance problems with the house.
Subject/Index Terms
University of North Dakota - Student Organizations - Sororities
Women's History - Women's Organizations
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Accruals: Additional materials were donated by Kathie Anderson on July 14, 1988 (88-1607), by the UND Alumni Association in in July 1998 (98-2222), and transferred from University Publications. Photographs including JoAnn Strand of Delta Zeta at various formal dances were donated by Stephanie Strand (2024-3503).
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Kathie Anderson
Acquisition Method: Donation; 84-1296
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item) Delta Zeta Upsilon Records. OGLMC 971. Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections. Chester Fritz Library. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in December 2014.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Upsilon Chapter],
[Series 2: Alumnae Chapter],
[All]
- Series 1: Upsilon Chapter
- The first series contains materials directly related to the Upsilon Chapter.
- Sub-Series 1: Historical
- Sub-Series 2: Administrative
- Sub-Series 3: Scrapbooks
- Sub-Series 4: Meeting Minutes
- Box 7
- Box 9
- Folder 4: Meeting minutes, 1916-1919 (includes bylaws and constitution)
- Folder 5: Loose items from minute book, 1916-1919
- Folder 6: Meeting minutes, 1919-1926
- Folder 7: Loose items from minute book, 1919-1926
- Folder 8: Meeting minutes, 1926-1930
- Folder 9: Meeting minutes, 1930-1933
- Folder 10: Weekly meeting minutes, 1933-1937
- Folder 11: Weekly meeting minutes, 1937-1941
- Folder 12: Meeting minutes, 1941-1946
- Folder 13: Meeting minutes, 1946-1951
- Folder 14: Meeting minutes, 1951-1954
- Folder 15: Meeting minutes, 1967-1969
- Folder 16: Meeting minutes, undated
- Folder 17: Correspondence, 1917-1980 and undated
- Folder 18: Telegrams, 1919
- Folder 19: Response to Delta Zeta from Agnes Alger, undated
- Folder 4: Meeting minutes, 1916-1919 (includes bylaws and constitution)
- Box 7
- Sub-Series 5: Membership
- Box 7
- Box 8
- Box 10
- Folder 18: Chapter Directory, 1942-1943
- Folder 19: Affiliation blank to Gamma Omnicron chapter from Upsilon chapter regarding Frankie Vergeer, October 11, 1953
- Folder 20: Chapter officers, 1972, 1974, undated
- Folder 21: Undergraduates depledged, deceased, or expelled, undated
- Folder 22: Notification of final judiciary action from national judiciary chairman about individuals in the sorority, undated
- Folder 23: UND Alumni Association, February 2, 1984
- Folder 18: Chapter Directory, 1942-1943
- Box 11
- Box 12
- Box 13
- Box 7
- Sub-Series 6: Financial
- Sub-Series 7: Reports
- Box 7
- Box 10
- Folder 3: Monthly reports, 1968-1972 and undated
- Folder 4: Annual report, 1972-1973
- Folder 5: Statistical reports, 1972-1977
- Folder 6: CCD reports, 1980-1983
- Folder 7: National philanthropy report, 1981, 1982
- Folder 8: Chapter philanthropy report, 1979
- Folder 9: Annual Report, 1982
- Folder 10: Annual Report, 1982
- Folder 11: Annual Report, 1983
- Folder 3: Monthly reports, 1968-1972 and undated
- Box 7
- Sub-Series 8: Miscellaneous
- Box 8
- Box 10
- Folder 11: Province Days - Moorhead, Minnesota, 1974
- Folder 12: Diamond Jubilee (1902-1977) weekend, St. Cloud, Minnesota, April 1977
- Folder 13: Newspaper clippings - 50th anniversary, May 18, 1969
- Folder 14: Delta Zeta press book, 1964-1970
- Folder 15: Songs
- Folder 16: Service Booklets
- Folder 28: Photographs, 1956-1958
971-6: Unknown couple at Delta Zeta Spring Formal, May 1956
971-7 and 971-8: JoAnn Strand and date at Delta Zeta Spring Formal, May 1956
971-9: Delta Zeta Spring Formal, May 1956
971-10: Delta Zeta members in gowns, 1956
971-11: Alpha Tau Omega Initiation Formal, March 1957
971-12: Delta Zeta Spring Formal, 1957
971-13: Delta Tau Delta Spring Formal, 1957
971-14: Delta Zeta members in gowns, 1957
971-15: Delta Zeta Spring Formal, 1958
971-16 and 971-17: Delta Zeta members in gowns, undated
971-18: Unidentified campus dance
- Folder 11: Province Days - Moorhead, Minnesota, 1974
- Box 8
- Sub-Series 1: Historical
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